Rutherford County Secures $7.2 Million for Broadband Expansion and Digital Jobs

May 23, 2024 at 11:33 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County House Republican lawmakers today announced $7.2 million in grant funding will be used to expand broadband availability and access to high-quality, digital jo.... Read More

Rutherford County Delegation to Host Funding Forum

Dec 06, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN  - The Tennessee General Assembly Rutherford County Delegation is set to host the Roadmap to Rutherford County Funding Forum on Monday, Decemb.... Read More

Smyrna Receives $3.9--Million Infrastructure Grant

Apr 03, 2023 at 10:49 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE)  State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, announced that Smyrna will receive a $3.9 million grant to improve water infra.... Read More

A Newly Proposed Bill Could Help Fund Growth in the Rutherford County Schools

Mar 02, 2023 at 10:21 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Newly proposed bills in the Tennessee General Assembly would help fund some of the school growth that Rutherford County is experiencing. JC Bowman, Exe.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum files legislation to make it easier for employees to save for retirement in Tennessee

Dec 14, 2022 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, today filed legislation that would provide a more convenient option for many private sector employees to open.... Read More

Rutherford County lawmakers announce Smyrna, La Vergne senior centers to receive $8K grants

Aug 16, 2022 at 06:12 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. — State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, and State Sen. Dawn White, R-Murfreesboro, today announced state gr.... Read More

Inflation and the workforce - How it impacts all of us locally

Feb 07, 2022 at 10:13 am by WGNS

Rutherford County does not stand alone for a price increase in just about every sector of business. State Representative Charlie Baum from Murfreesboro, TN told WGNS NEWS that.... Read More
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WGNS Radio Recognized in State of Tennessee Proclamation for Serving Community 75+ Years

Jan 31, 2022 at 10:52 am by WGNS

WGNS, which first came on the air in Rutherford County on December 31, 1946 at 10PM and had their first full day of broadcasting on January 1, 1947, received the honor of bein.... Read More

WGNS is joined by a State Senator and local State Representatives that represent Rutherford County - And you will hear a special thank you to WGNS for 75-years of broadcast history

Jan 28, 2022 at 09:21 am by Producer

The WGNS Action Line today covered topics involving changes in state laws, funding for new and existing programs and more. Our guests included State Senator Dawn White, Stat.... Read More

OpEd from State Rep. Charlie Baum about the Katie Beckett program

Mar 09, 2021 at 11:34 am by WGNS

OpEd by Charlie Baum, TN State Representative of MurfreesboroAs a father of three, I know our children are one of our most precious gifts.I don’t believe any child shoul.... Read More

Rutherford County: State House & Senate Results

Nov 03, 2020 at 10:05 pm by WGNS

Incumbent Republican state representatives all won their local races against Democratic challengers.Tim Rudd, Charlie Baum, Dr. Bryan Terry and Mike Sparks all won their races.... Read More

State Reps. Bryan Terry and Charlie Baum working on legislation to address public safety in Tennessee

Oct 20, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

State Representatives Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) and Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro) today announced they will introduce legislation aimed at deterring malicious intimidat.... Read More

MTSU-Meharry Partnership will Transform Rural Health Care

Sep 14, 2020 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

Editorial By State Rep. Charlie Baum Many in Tennessee state government share the goals of increasing access to health care, helping rural and distressed counties and providin.... Read More

State Reps Terry and Baum Lead House Electronic Delivery of Health Care Committee

Aug 12, 2020 at 01:30 pm by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) has named two Murfreesboro legislators to lead the House Electronic Delivery of Health Care Committee.&n.... Read More

EDITORIAL: State can help families and veterans become homeowners during economic downturn

Jul 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Editorial By TN State Rep. Charlie Baum of Murfreesboro: Even in good economic times, finding affordable housing can be challenging.  Finding adequate housing is even mor.... Read More